VMWare Architect

Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for architecture design, strategy definition, governance, and complex decision-making across VMware platforms and enterprise infrastructure. 

Key Responsibilities

• Define architecture strategy and technology roadmap for VMware platforms
• Lead end-to-end solution design across multi-cloud and hybrid environments
• Govern design standards, best practices, and technical frameworks
• Drive large-scale transformation and modernization programs
• Provide guidance on scalability, resiliency, performance, and security 
• Act as primary escalation point for critical technical issues
• Lead client engagements, workshops, and executive discussions
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and project outcomes 
• Oversee delivery quality, risks, and compliance

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in: 
• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
• NSX (network virtualization & security)
• vSAN (software-defined storage)
• VMware Cloud / multi-cloud platforms
• Strong knowledge of: 
• Tanzu & Kubernetes ecosystems
• Cloud-native and platform engineering
• Enterprise networking, security, DR, automation

Key Competencies

• Enterprise architecture leadership
• Strategic planning and governance
• Stakeholder management (CxO level)
• Decision-making in complex environments

Resumes should highlight:

• Relevant VMware Cloud Foundation experience
• Kubernetes platform design, deployment, and operations experience (for VKS specialists)
• VMware Cloud Foundation Automation experience, including automation frameworks, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code capabilities
• Current VMware certifications
• Years of relevant experience
• Recent project references and key responsibilities
• If necessary, name of the professional can be redacted.